Family Reunion 2022

 We had a great family reunion this year in 2022. Here are pictures for you to enjoy. Click on the pictures for a bigger view, starting with the second picture. 

 

 

Jennifer Erin (Benton) Minter

May 17, 1977 ~ May 31, 2021 (age 44)

Obituary & Services

Tribute Wall

Obituary

Jennifer Erin Benton Minter of Wilmington, formerly of Wallace departed her earthly life during the afternoon of May 31, 2021 while at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC.  Born in New Hanover County on May 17, 1977, she is the daughter of Theresa Carolyn Brooks Elias and the late Thomas Wayne Benton.  She is also predeceased by her maternal grandparents—Doris Blanchard and Charles Vance Brooks III; paternal grandparents—Doris Young and William Hubert Benton. 

Left to cherish her memory are her husband—Eric Andrew Minter of Wilmington; mother—Theresa Brooks Elias and husband Anthony of Wallace; siblings—Charles Elias and wife Angie of Wilmington, Carolyn Cavanaugh and husband Ryan of Raleigh; nieces—Kalilah Elias of Wilmington, Mira Elias of Wilmington; nephew—Everette Cavanaugh of Raleigh; and her beloved Jack Russell—‘Gunner’.

Mrs. Minter was a wonderful young lady with a tremendous personality and vigor for life itself.  With a smile everywhere she went, she was a joy to everyone she encountered.  She had a great up-beat presence which made you “love her if you knew her”.  Having graduated from North Carolina State University, she attained a major in political science and a minor in English.  Having grown up in Wallace, she was a member of the Wallace First Baptist Church for the greater part of her life.  Enjoyment for her was reading, shopping, the beach, White Lake, and most of all spending time with her family who she dearly loved.

A graveside service to celebrate her life is set for 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 7, 2021 in Rockfish Memorial Cemetery of Wallace.  Family asks, rather than floral arrangements, that consideration be given to a contribution to the Nurse Scholarship Fund   https://unchealthfoundation.org/giving/ways-to-give/   (or mail to 123 West Franklin St.--Chapel Hill, NC 27516)

Charles Nelson Hearn

 

CHARLES "CHARLIE"'S OBITUARY

Charlie Hearn affectionately known as “Lil C”, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 at New Regional Medical Center. Charlie was born on July 19, 1986, a local from Castle Hayne, North Carolina. He is the son of Noel Nelson Hearn and Bessie Mydette Hearn. Charles Hearn had a lengthy battle with multiple health problems throughout the 36 years of his short life.

Charlie held compassion for all with a huge heart, and a strong desire for the Lord. This led Charlie to become a pastor at the Upper Room ministry; led by Tim and Tessa Houska who mentored Charlie with love and guidance. This started his role in doing the Lord’s work. Charlie continued attending tent revivals, street ministry, and teen outreach programs with joy. While living here in Wilmington, NC, he attended barber school in Jacksonville, NC. His strong will to overcome carried him back and forth daily to graduate barber school. He offered his services here locally on 10th and 12th streets at various barber shops here in the Port City. Charlie was awarded an achievement award from our Wilmington mayor for his outstanding service from the disability commission. In which he never let his disability get the best of him, he always lived as if he was larger than life. He is survived by his parents, brother John McMillan Hearn, his beloved niece and nephews, numerous cousins, friends and family.

A funeral service will be held at Andrews Funeral Home at 1617 Market St. on Saturday Oct 8th at 3:00pm. The service will be held by Tessa Houska from the Upper Room with other local pastors speaking on Charlie's behalf. Then Charlie will be cremated on this day upon his wishes. The Hearn family will receive friends on Friday Oct 7th 4pm-6pm where all are welcomed at the Andrews Funeral Home Chapel at 1617 Market St.

The family would also like a special thank you, to all the friends and family. In which they showed love and compassion for Charlie throughout his life. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten for he was “one of a kind”. A truth seeker and a soldier for our Lord and savior.

Memorials may be made to Andrews Market Street Chapel, 1617 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28401. Any donations can be made to the family, Noel Hearn and Bessie Hearn at 305 McClure Circle, Castle Hayne, NC 28429.